Anecdata, which I welcome you to ignore: A plantar fasciitis sufferer I know got substantial relief by walking around barefoot in the house at every opportunity

Anecdata, which I welcome you to ignore: A plantar fasciitis sufferer I know got substantial relief by walking around barefoot in the house at every opportunity. This helped because the tissues in the foot were actually too loose and flexible, which was the root cause of the complaint. The fascia was rolling around all over the place and becoming inflamed as a result. Doctor-prescribed stretching regimens and arch supports had actually made the condition worse. A physical therapist recommended the correct course of action, which was almost exactly the opposite: walking barefoot helped tone and strenghten the feet, and the inflammation subsided.